Restrictions of Minister of Religion Permission in Ireland
A successful applicant granted Minister of Religion permission in Ireland is subject to specific restrictions. They are not allowed to:
Employment and Work Limitations
- Engage in Other Paid Work – The applicant may only work in their approved Minister of Religion role.
Family and Immigration Status
- Bring Additional Family Members – This includes elderly dependents and children over 18 who are not eligible to accompany the applicant.
- Switch to Another Immigration Permission – Changing to a different immigration status while in Ireland is not permitted.
Religious and Volunteer Restrictions
- Change Religious Body or Faith Community – The applicant must remain with the same religious organisation during their stay.
- Apply for Volunteer Permission After Expiry – Once the Minister of Religion permission expires, the applicant cannot switch to a volunteer visa.
Public Services and Benefits
- Access Public Services or State Benefits – The applicant cannot rely on public funds or social welfare benefits during their stay.
- Who can apply for Minister of Religion Permission
- The work a successful applicant can do
- Permission to work as a Minister of Religion allows the successful applicant to do the following
- Minister of religion permission does not permit a successful applicant to do the following
- Who can a successful applicant work for?
- Preclearance Approval Letter
- Non-EEA Nationals requiring an Entry Visa
- Documents required for preclearance letter
- Medical Insurance
- Decision and next steps
- An applicant’s family members
- If an applicant’s application is refused
- Appeal of the decision and Judicial Review
- Immigration permission, registration and renewal
- Change to an applicant’s sponsoring organisation